Masters Swim Coach

About the role

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swimmers on swim team.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on the swim team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Attends practices and swim meets as required.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, swim meet reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed swim team equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Train and supervise Junior Swim Coaches as assigned, if necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• USA Swim Coach certifications.
• Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Knowledge of the competitive strokes and techniques, competitive swimming and general water safety.
• Knowledgeable in Team Unify, Meet Manager, Team Manager
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Physical Demands

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• Ability to lift equipment

Pay

Hourly rate $16.00–$17.00, depending on experience, education and relative skill sets.

Benefits

FREE MEMBERSHIP!